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These are the journals of Darian Lambert, Captain, Fugitive Retrieval

.D. 2193.

Ride's waiting.

Ramon, you are one slick greaseball.

First, a stay of execution.

Now, a new trial.

Walking right off death row.

Who do you know?

There are more things in heaven on earth that I dreamt of than in your

philosophy.

Now what's that supposed to be?

It means you don't call me Grisborg.

You might be next on my hit list.

Open her up.

Jesus Blanco, pray to the Virgin to forgive you your big mouth.

I need a weapon.

How about hello?

There is someone out there I've got to take out.

Are you crazy?

You'll lay low until your trial's over. Then you've got to do it, Lupo.

What are you talking about?

There is a witness out there that could put me right back in the gas chamber.

There's no way. The trial is a set -up. Your pal, that Thumbie guy, he's paid

everybody out.

Not this man.

Thumbie can't touch him.

Are you absolutely sure of this?

Okay.

You want this guy dead? He's dead.

What are friends for?

It began in the future.

A time machine called Trax.

Criminals who vanish.

And a lawman who must pursue into the past.

Now he's among us.

A special breed of man.

He has one weapon and a computer named Selma.

Good morning, Captain Lambert.

With her, he will travel through our world.

Searching for fugitives from his own.

Knowing he cannot go home until he has found them all.

His name is Darian Lambert.

And this is his story.

One of the ironies of 20th century life that fascinated my captain was the

ability of power and poverty to exist side by side.

This was particularly true in our home city, Washington, D .C.

Just think of it, Selma.

In our time, this street will be considered the place to live.

Captain, do you hear a thump?

That's not thumping.

It's dribbling.

Selma, that's round ball.

These guys are good

Coach, they're playing on very low baskets.

Customs of the times, Captain.

It's my favorite game, Selma. I wish I'd played at West Point.

You tried, Captain, but you didn't make the team.

You have to remember everything?

Captain, six for three. You were far too short for the 22nd century version of

this sport.

Well, I was short, but Coach said I had heart.

You also had kidneys, lungs, and a spleen.

What did body part have to do with it?

Skip it, Selma. Just let me savor the moment.

Round ball. What I wouldn't give to play it again.

Hey, you.

Me? Yes, you.

Can you play?

Can I play?

Yes, I can play.

Come on down. We need a fourth.

Yes.

Captain, please note that you are improperly dressed for round ball in

decade. Improperly dressed?

Your hat is on backwards.

Howdy. Okay.

This is Snake.

Black Ice.

What do we call you?

Darian.

Darian? That's a little uptownish for this neighborhood.

I'm Trey.

Trey.

Trey Hawkins.

What do you know?

Dude ain't as dumb as he looks. Are you kidding me? Trey Hawkins.

Basketball Hall of Fame.

You know something that I don't know?

No, it's... It's just that they've got to let you in sooner or later, right?

You're right about that.

All right, me and Ice, Snake, and you, you going to play with that hat on?

Nope. Nope.

Take it out.

How exactly does that work?

Out.

Winners take out. You know.

Nah, he don't know. Man, give me the ball.

Snake, man, keep quiet. Shut him up right there.

My mind wanders. It's just such an honor to play with you.

Honor? Got to honor me some other way, my man.

Look, man, I don't want to play with him, Trey. He don't know the game. Why I

got to get stuck with this pea -brained honky? Yo, Snake, don't diss the man

like that. You know, this ain't what it's all about.

Apologize to... What's your name again?

Darian.

Apologize to Darian.

Apologize? Come on, Trey.

How can I apologize? I can't even say his name.

It's okay.

Apology's not necessary.

Anyway, where I come from, they call me Blanco.

Blanco?

That'll work in this neighborhood.

Look, me and you against these two.

Show me what you got.

All right.

I got you, Blanco.

Man.

Put your hands up. Put your hands up, man.

Come on now.

this game gentlemen who'd you play

for really nobody nobody with a vertical rise like that uh it's the shoes

they're michael jordan's and dubin watching too many commercials no they

are his shoes look i don't care what brand you wear shoes don't put you above

the rim well the rim looks a little low don't you think there's regulation

Oh, that doesn't look like 12 feet to me.

Excuse me. Hey, brothers, you know the man's only messing with you.

I don't know. Rematch. Rent it back. Come on. No, not today.

Look, I got a meeting to go to. Hey, you want to go clean up?

You bet.

All right.

Come on, Trey. Nice game, guys.

Boy,

for a moment there, you know, we looked like a dream team.

Come on, there's a locker room right inside.

Yeah. Have you spotted him?

He's gone inside.

I got pictures.

What the hell with pictures?

You sure it's him?

Of course I'm sure.

Then take him out today.

Ramon, I've got a plan this.

Just do it.

Cops will collect another drive -by shooting.

You in gang or country, Lupo?

There's not a dope sense of humor, my man.

So who'd you play for, really?

Oh, I tried it at West Point, but I never made the cut.

You didn't make Army?

Was Coach K still there?

Uh, it was long after his time.

Well, I know talent when I see it.

Hey, listen up. I'm down for a two -on -two charity tournament next week.

Let's say you'd be my partner.

Are you kidding?

I'm not in your league.

Wrong.

You got some moves I never saw in the NBA.

Well, I'm there if you want me.

Good. Well, have some fun. Besides, it's for a great cause.

Coalition Against Gang Violence.

I'm the chairman.

What's the matter?

Ain't you ever seen a Hall of Fame priest before?

I thought you knew everything about me.

I must have missed that chapter.

Wait a minute.

Father Hawkins.

They quoted you in the papers today.

Priest of the gangs.

That's their label, Darian, not mine.

I'm just a man trying to end a war.

They said you were very controversial.

Yeah, some people think that.

Even people in my own parish.

But I don't know how to win without throwing a few elbows.

Let me go get a coat, and I'll walk you out.

Selma, I'm very embarrassed.

Ah, the Hall of Fame reference.

Mr. Hawkins won't be inducted until next year.

Me too, but I didn't know anything about the priesthood. Why didn't you tell me?

Why didn't you ask me?

Yo, pardon.

Let's go.

Yes, Father.

Can I give you a lift?

No, thanks.

Keep your legs in shape.

But let me give you my phone number.

Okay, I'll call you.

Good.

I'll look forward to talking to you then.

Thanks for dropping into my life. Pleasure was mine.

What's that?

A beeper.

Crack him, Selma.

Did you get anything?

Yes, Captain.

Are you hit?

No. Thank you.

Don't thank me. I never should have come here.

I put you at risk.

What are you talking about?

Trey, someone just tried to kill me.

Are you crazy?

It's me that they want to kill.

Someone wants to kill you.

I've had a few death threats.

Why?

Don't be naive, son.

I'm right in the middle of a war down here.

But you're the peacemaker.

That's why somebody's trying to stop me.

Father, do the cops know about the death threats?

No, and we're not going to tell them. You got that?

Why? It just doesn't work that way.

Not in this ballpark.

So how are you going to explain what just happened?

It was just a drive -by shooting.

And when the TV guys ask you, that's your story, too.

Father, if it's all the same to you, I'd rather not get my face on TV.

Oh, so we both have secrets, huh?

I guess.

Is there somewhere around here I can duck into?

Yeah, there's a room marked private upstairs.

Take this key.

And take this.

I don't understand.

Just go.

Would you like a report, Captain?

What did you get on the car or the driver?

Nothing on the car. I have imaging on the driver. Do you wish it projected or

printed? Later. Right now I need to figure something out.

Visual mode, Selma.

Database on Trey Hawkins.

Scanning.

Hawkins. Charles P.

Nicknamed Trey because... Because of his propensity for three -point baskets.

including the last shot of his final game.

Would you care to know the odds of ending a 16 -year career with a three

shot?

So, tell me about the priest part.

Yes, Captain.

Mr. Hawkins starred in college at a Catholic university.

Shortly after he retired from the NBA, he entered the seminary. He was ordained

just two years ago.

So he really is a priest.

Why would you doubt it?

Why would he take off his collar to meet the press?

Ah, a most unusual technical controversy.

Like what?

Father Hawkins is not of this diocese. He came here against the wishes of his

own bishop. As a result of this disobedience, Father Hawkins has had his

faculties suspended by his diocese.

He was fired?

His status is unresolved until it is he cannot publicly perform his priestly

duties.

Is he a priest or isn't he?

A philosophical question, Captain.

Hello, sports fans.

You moving in?

What are you doing?

Reading your death threats.

Some of these people don't spell too well.

This one called you a N -I -G -E -R.

I thought that was a river.

I get those all the time.

I don't take them seriously.

Until now.

Did you ask for police protection this time?

Hey, I told you.

I can't do that.

You never told me why.

You know, I can't function that way. I mean, I can't go where I go, do what I

do, surrounded by cops.

You know, people who I deal with don't like cops.

And you expect God to help you?

If it is his will.

Well, could we give his will a little help?

Like how?

Suppose I could find you a cop.

That you didn't think looked like a cop.

Someone who believes in you, whether you're a priest or not.

Someone who thinks what you're doing is right.

What's that that you have in mind?

So that's your secret.

Was that your assignment from the moment you showed up around here?

No.

But you are now.

Where the hell are we?

What no one can see or hear.

I have something to show you.

Look, I screwed up, okay?

I told you I needed more time to scope it out.

I do not hold you responsible, Lupo.

Only your primitive methods.

This is what you're using.

It's quite simple.

It's like a damn ray gun.

It's called a neutrino tube.

According to my sources, our man has a very busy schedule tomorrow.

I will show you when and where to intercept him.

And how to make the kill.

Listen, you never told me the guy was a priest.

He's not a priest.

He's a man who has betrayed his church and his holy vows.

Thus, he is a man who will betray me.

Observe that tree.

Your turn.

And this time, I know you will succeed.

Step into it. Whoa, time out. Time out. What was wrong with that?

Once you get in a defensive stance, your hands are away from your sides.

Your rear end is down.

And you're looking at him. Follow the track.

Okay? Let me see you do it.

All right, that wasn't good. Let's do it another time. Make that noise.

That was real good.

Let's reward the little guy with a slam dunk. Ice, you want to give him one?

Why not?

All right.

Let's go, little fella. All right.

Fight that baby.

All right.

Good job.

Hey, Ice, I got to get out of here, but I'll be back this afternoon for the

inter -squad game.

Okay, baby. All right?

You got it. Okay. Take him with the whistle. All right. See you later. Come

Snake. We've got to roll.

See you later, Drake.

See you later, Drake. See you.

Some car entered the lot bearing 045.

What have you got?

A woman driving a child in the infant feed, Captain.

Good.

Keep scanning.

You remember Snake?

Unforgettable. Blanco, I hear you're the man.

You're going to love this next place.

What is that?

Date print.

What's that state prison?

I used to be the pastor there.

But not now.

Uh, no.

I got to lobby some gang members who support a need.

You coming along just for the view?

Uh, actually, I used to live here.

Hey, Darian, Snake's a gang leader.

I thought you were NBA.

Maybe I would have been if I'd have listened to Trey a long time ago.

Leave me alone Yeah, how do you like the view I haven't

got there yet

Mr.

Lambert

Father Hockett said he'd be out in a minute.

Thanks.

You know, I've known that man for a long time.

You got any leads?

What makes you think I'm on the case?

You got copper written all over you.

Come on. I might be able to help.

Maybe.

You ever seen this guy?

Hey, he sort of looks like the guy that picked up Ramon.

Ramon? Yeah, you know Ramon Raquello.

Hey, Johnny.

Excuse me. Thank you.

Someone scan your database for the name Ramon Raquello.

Sounds like someone we're supposed to know about.

Scanning.

Three files found.

Which would you like first?

You know I have an orderly mind, so start at the beginning.

Raquello, Ramon.

One. The fictitious name of the orchestra leader on the Orson Welles

broadcast of the War of the Worlds.

Two, he was the... I'll get the rest later.

Open it up.

Well, how'd it go?

Slam dunk.

Now we go back to the church, my friend.

Looks like our gang summit's in high gear.

Open her up.

Get ready there on their way to you.

You know, it's gonna be tough getting a clear shot at him Do what you've got to

do

Tell me.

I'll be right there.

Okay.

Some of you got anything?

Captain, there is one oddity.

I note a high level of particle B neutron activity.

Particle B is the power source for the neutrino tube.

That is correct.

Someone give me a bearing.

Elevation 45 degrees.

Selma, call for an ambulance.

This is the second attempt of the life of Trey Hawkins, who has been trying to

negotiate a gang war peace.

Meanwhile, John Snake Sanders, leader of the so -called Purple Blood Gang, is in

critical condition at Mercy Hospital.

The gang summit has been postponed.

This incident has reported neighborhood third gang -related shooting in the last

eight days. Would you care to review the two remaining files on Ramon Raquel?

Selma, can you... me a break.

What I really need to know is how a neutrino tube got in the hands of a punk

like Lupo and why he tried to kill Trey Hawkins.

Later, son.

How is he?

He's gonna make it.

Everyone's blaming everybody else for the violence.

Maybe they should just blame me.

Trey. if I'd have been a split second sooner.

The blame stops here.

Can't you understand that?

Father Hawkins, I'm sorry.

There's a phone call for you. The man said it was urgent.

Where? You can take it right over here.

Father Hawkins.

Father?

This is the man who's been trying to kill you. Please don't hang up.

Please.

No, I won't hang up.

What do you want?

Forgive me, Father.

I hurt your friend. I didn't know what I was doing.

I have sinned, Father.

Who are you?

It doesn't matter.

Hear my confession.

Forgive me, and I will never bother you again. I swear.

I can't hear confession on the telephone.

Then meet me somewhere.

I promise you.

No harm will come to you.

Look, I'd like to trust you.

Suppose I let you pick the place and the time.

That way, I will have to trust you.

Agreed. One stipulation.

I ask you to pick a large open area and to come along.

The sports arena.

It's not open today.

How will I get in?

I'll leave door number seven open in a half an hour.

I'll meet you at Thinnacourt.

I will come, Father.

Trey, who was it?

It's the man who's trying to kill me.

Who is he?

I have sinned, Father.

I know that voice.

I have sinned, Father.

I know him.

God bless me, for I have sinned.

Say what's in your heart, Ramon.

God will be merciful.

What is it that you're trying to tell him?

Father, I lied.

I did do it.

I did.

I killed that man.

Tell God, Ramon.

Oh, God.

I killed him.

And I've killed others.

so many throughout the centuries.

I lied because I was afraid to die.

But I'm guilty of breaking God's law.

Forgive me.

Forgive me, please.

Ramon Raquel, may almighty God have mercy upon you, forgive you your sins,

bring you to life everlasting.

Trey. May the almighty and merciful Lord grant you pardon, absolution, and

remission of your sins.

Trey. May our Lord Jesus Christ absolve you, and by his authority... Trey!

You said you knew who it was, the man on the phone.

Yes, I do.

Well, who is it?

I can't tell you, Darian.

Sorry, man, I just can't.

I'm going with you.

Try and understand.

I promised I would come alone.

No, no. There's no way you're going alone.

Okay. I'll just take a cab.

Wait a minute. Wait a minute. We had a deal.

Darren, you're a good cop.

This isn't about cop.

I care about you, and I don't want you taking these chances.

But I know something now. I'm not in the type of danger that you can protect me

from. This is not a gang fanatic. This is somebody I know.

Somebody who thinks I'm a danger to him.

Now, you just got to trust me.

How can I trust when you're keeping these secrets?

Look, I'll tell you this much.

The secret involves the seal of confession.

Now, a priest can't break that.

How about an ex -priest?

I'm never going to be an ex -priest, Darian.

Never.

Now, may I have the keys, please?

Thanks.

Don't follow me.

Promise?

Of course, Captain.

Play it back for me.

Did you get a voice print?

Affirmative, Captain. The caller is identified as Ramon Raquello.

Ramon Raquello.

You have a file on him. Two files, Captain.

One for the 20th century, one for the 22nd.

He's a fugitive.

I twice attempted to tell you. Okay, okay, I'm sorry.

Tell me now.

Mr. Raquello is a, slang phrase, hitman in both centuries.

Oh, my God.

Run the file, Summer.

Van Lutzen, Washington. I can't even find a cab. Damn!

Hey, Block, who are you yelling at?

Ice! Oh, I'm glad to see you, Matt. Have you got a car?

Yes. I never am. You're right.

Thank you, pal.

I'm hanging.

Can he do it again tonight in this finale?

He gets at the three -point line. He fires it. It'll count if it goes.

It's good.

It's good.

It's good. Dr.

Crane makes a house call.

What a miraculous way to put the cap on such a brilliant career.

Father.

Welcome home.

Come home?

I'm flattered that you remember my name.

Show yourself, man.

In good time.

Ramon, let's not play games.

I know what you've been thinking, but I haven't betrayed you.

And you want me to believe that?

Listen, man, you gotta believe it.

Innocent people are getting hurt.

Father, I am sorry about your friend, but you put me in a unique kind of

jeopardy. A kind of total jeopardy.

I don't know what you're talking about.

Then I will explain.

I'm within firing range.

We meet again, Father.

Does this mean you trust me?

I trust you conditionally.

Forgive this weapon, Father.

I come from a place where it would be considered crude.

I can't believe that you would use that.

Can't you trust me?

Actually, I should trust you.

You came alone, as promised.

In a way, that's too bad.

Talk straight, man.

I was hoping your friend would come with you.

My friend?

Your bodyguard, father.

The man who wears the track hat.

The cop of the future.

The future?

Don't insult me by denying it.

He's told you who I am.

He wants to send me back, doesn't he?

Ramon, pull yourself together.

Don't you remember when you prayed for God's forgiveness?

Was it God who sent this man back 200 years to haunt me?

I will not be safe until this man is dead.

And you are going to take me to him, Father.

You're going to take me now.

No.

I don't know what you've been smoking, man, but I'm sick and tired of getting

pushed around.

God means I die by your hand.

So be it.

But, Ramon, I'm out of here. I'm out of here now.

Stop!

I'll kill you!

Train, get down!

Captain,

you need to be ten yards closer.

Lights off, Selma.

I'm not going back.

Do you hear?

Transmission tone, Selma.

Precious Lord.

Are you going to explain all this to me?

I don't know, Father.

Can you keep the secret?

In the week that followed, a truce was achieved between the gangs.

Father Hawkins, praised as a peacemaker, was restored to priestly status.

And my captain took a last opportunity to indulge in what he called a guy

Come in.

Thanks. Right on time.

Missed you.

Congratulations,

Father. Thanks.

Thanks.

Well, let's go.

Not a minute to talk?

Later. Who can resist a match -up like this one?

Oh, it was Snake's idea.

Suicidal, if you ask me. The idea that you two could take me and ice.

We'll see, big man.

Knowing you, you probably know the outcome anyway.

Darren, about the future, can I ask you one question?

Next year.

That's when you get in the Hall of Fame.

No, it's bigger than that.

How does it all work out?

I mean, what are we trying to do here?

Will it be any better 200 years from now?

I can't answer that, Father.

I have a seal of confession of my own.

But I'll give you a hint.

Where I come from, you'd like it there.

Yo, yo, yo, yo, listen up.

Me and my main man, my blue -eyed soul brother, Blanco here, about to break

something off in these two.

The over -the -hill, Hall of Famer -to -Be, the late, great Dr.

Trey and his sidekick, Ice Cream.

Since you're on your home court, you got the fans, it's all ball out first.

I don't smoke any liquor. You've been watching my tapes. I know you've been

watching my tapes.

Don't even think about that. Don't even think about that.

Yo, Blanco, don't bring that weak stuff in here.

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